2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 325 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
